He's currently touring with his Sensational Space Shifters following outings with his Band Of Joy, Alison Krauss and The Strange Sensation; and says his next project will be based on "something resembling a British condition."

Plant tells LA Weekly that his main motivation is "the sound of a new project; the sound of music developing" and adds: "Over the years I've seen all these artists that I respect that are able to create all these amalgamations with other artists. I've watched the way John Paul Jones has worked through his life. I have great respect for him.